Here’s a fine example of a 1979 Kenner ALIEN toy for sale on eBay right now. This lovely face ripping toy is being auctioned with bidding starting at US$450. A steep kick off from the starting block to be sure, but these things do sell for just about any price now. Significantly though, US$450 is the price point you can usually expect a box to be included in the sale. Nope. Sorry. No such luxury packaging is present here and the listing is solely for the toy. Mind you, it’s a very good quality item. It could do with a clean. That’s about it. That’s really the only area of improvement needed on this action figure and it is easily achieved with some warm soapy water, a toothbrush and some patience. It’s all that fine detail these toys are blessed with that trap dust motes and these vintage toys aren’t affected by mild kitchen detergent soap and a good rinse down with clean water. A good bath, and this sample will be the pride of someone’s collection.

-Windebieste.